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2021 through the lens

Gazette photographers have been out and about during 2021, despite the many lockdowns. Here is some of their best work.

Guild award for Pakenham queen

Pakenham’s CPAC Musical Theatre has been awarded two top gongs at the 2021 Music Theatre Guild of Victoria awards. The company’s April production of Priscilla...

Three… easy Christmas snacks

1. Strawberry Santa hat marshmallows. Hull strawberries and cut tops off. Place one strawberry, cut side down, on top of each marshmallow. Top with...

Q and A with Santa Claus

The Gazette contacted Santa Claus at the North Pole to see if he wanted to participate in the Q and A! He said yes!...

Christmas tree winners

The Cooper family home is smelling distinctly of Christmas after winning the Star News reader real Christmas tree giveaway from the Dandenong Christmas...

Carols last gig for legend

Two thousand people attended Kooweerup’s Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 11 December, enjoying a firework display and stellar musical entertainment. Presented by the Lions Club...

Healthy marriage, healthy nation

Marriage celebrant and life coach Suresh Chandra says marriage is not his profession but his passion. Mr Chandra, 75, of Endeavour Hills, has released a...

What’s on

Storm recovery pop up sessions Were you or someone you know impacted by the June or October storms? Come down to the Hills Hub (Emerald)...

Three… alternatives to Christmas trees

1. Christmas card tree. A simple and no-waste Christmas tree idea is to simply blu-tac Christmas cards in a tree shape onto your wall...

What’s On

Garfield Christmas Festival The Garfield Community Association is proud to announce the Garfield Christmas Community Picnic down at the Garfield Rec Reserve Footy Oval. We...

Jenni captures art at Cardinia Cultural Centre

Following metropolitan Melbourne’s long Covid-19 lockdown, local artist and writer Jenni Ivins is undertaking a documentation residency at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Jenni Ivins uses...

Three… places to shop local this Christmas

1. Sprig of Wattle. A Sprig of Wattle is an Pakenham based gift shop which only sells Australian made products. It’s a collaborative retail...

Goon girls shining brightest

Nar Nar Goon Junior Football Club recently celebrated the incredible achievements of its players, coaches, volunteers and teams at its 2024 Presentation Day. Special cheers...